The transition to renewable power is no longer held back by technology but by supply chain problems, labor problems – and opposition to necessary projects.
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Posted inOp-eds, Opinion
Commentary: Maine’s forests can protect our global climate, grow our local economy
We’ve uncovered clear pathways for Maine’s forests to participate in the mitigation of climate change.
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Posted inNation & World, News
Warmer and stormier conditions are destabilizing the Arctic, report says
The past seven years have been the hottest seven years since 1900.
Posted inBusiness, Nation & World, News
For better or worse, billionaires now guide climate policy
As government struggles to move quickly to contain greenhouse gases, ultrawealthy investors and philanthropists are increasingly grabbing the reins, using their fortunes to guide the transition to cleaner energy toward their favored projects and market strategies.
Posted inNation & World
Rural voters least likely to feel Washington in their corner on climate change
Just half of voters nationwide approve of President Biden’s handling of the issue, despite the passage of the Inflation Reduction Act with historic investments aimed at reducing emissions.
Posted inOp-eds, Opinion
The humble Farmer: On matters of science, I know when to stay in my lane
Say what you like about me – I am able to accept some things at face value without understanding anything about them.
Posted inNation & World, News, Politics
Negotiators take first steps toward plastic pollution treaty
Delegates from more than 150 countries, plastic industry representatives, environmentalists, scientists, waste pickers, tribal leaders and others affected by the pollution attended in person or virtually.
Posted inMaine
Mills announces $5.4 million for climate change projects, green energy jobs
Gov. Janet Mills announced the $5.4 million in new state grants on the 2nd anniversary of Maine’s Climate Action Plan.
Posted inNation & World, News, Politics
Biden hosts Macron amid friction over U.S. climate law
French President Emmanuel Macron is using his visit to Washington to sharply criticize aspects of President Biden’s signature climate law as a bad deal for Europe.
Posted inOp-eds, Opinion
Commentary: Maine should welcome clean, reliable, affordable hydropower
As electricity prices escalate and the legal process unfolds, let’s take stock of the adverse climate and energy changes since the 2021 referendum.